Craft Show Review

October 29, 2007

Ah, all is over! Friday night went really well. We discovered we were the only fiber artists in the show. We sold out all our medium stocking caps that night and many towels. I set the cash register up so that it was coded because I had knitting, crochet, clay, aprons, rag rugs, and doll clothes. I wanted to see what was really selling and what I would weed out of the shop.

Saturday, I was on my feet so much helping customers that I had to take Aleve that night because my legs ached! We sold out all our earflap hats, and our towels were getting dangerously low. The weather was in the 60's so I was surprised we were doing so well. But they also know I will be there in December.

Sunday, we relaxed a little. I had one lady bring me her crocheted rag rug that her dog had chewed on and torn up. I actually managed to mend it for her and you could hardly tell. Her grandmother had made her that rug before she had passed and she really wanted to keep it. I didn't charge her for it, so maybe she will pass the word along. My good deed for the day. The towels got lower and we sold all our hooded scarfs but four. We only sold two pair of Big Boys but I know they will go in December. Just not quite cold enough for them yet.

Well, now I have five weeks before the next show, so off to work I go. I actually managed to get a boys beanie, an earflap hat and a pair of baby short stuffs done since last night. I lost my tags, so I took my granddaughters colored paper and used her scrapbook scissors and punch and made my own. I had some thin nylon thread I used for ties. They look kind of cute. I vowed I would not spend all those hours tagging and pricing again, so I am doing them as I go along.

Just thought I would let you know, my OOAK stocking cap has found a good home. It is going to a 19 year old who is going to school in Oregon. She's getting it for Christmas! Guess it's time to go through the scrap bin again.